required report public distribution date 12 21 2004 gain number ni4023 nigeria hri food service sector approved by jamie rothschild us consulate lagos prepared ali michael david highlights the in was valued at 2 billion industry estimate 2003 with imports accounting for less than 10 percent s foodservice consists of hotels and resorts restaurants institutional contracts largest fastest growing segment is fast return to democracy more women working outside home urbanization modest economic growth are some factors that have increased demand expected continue grow as convenience chain become important nigerian way life products best prospects include potato chips sauces seasonings pastry mixes seafood canned wine ice cream includes psd changes no trade matrix annual ni1 ni usda foreign agricultural global agriculture information network template version 09 page unclassified table contents section i market ummary